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The House passed a bill to extend ACA subsidies for three years with bipartisan support, despite opposition from GOP leadership, aiming to address rising healthcare costs and increase coverage, though the measure is unlikely to pass in the Senate.
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, a Republican from Texas, joined Democrats in passing a three-year extension of ACA subsidies, a move that could influence upcoming elections and faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. The measure aims to address rising healthcare costs and protect millions of Texans who benefit from the subsidies, despite opposition from some Republicans.
The House voted 230-196 to extend Obamacare subsidies for three years, with some Republican support, aiming to pressure the Senate for a bipartisan deal amid rising healthcare costs and political risks for Republicans, especially in states with higher enrollment and premiums.
As federal Obamacare subsidies expire, some states like New Mexico are covering the costs, while others like Georgia refuse, leading to potential coverage gaps and increased premiums, especially impacting rural hospitals and uninsured populations. States are debating whether to fill the gap themselves, with some viewing it as a matter of life or death.
While overall Obamacare sign-ups are steady compared to last year, some states are experiencing higher termination rates, fewer new enrollees, and increased consumer calls for help, raising concerns about the impact of the expiration of enhanced subsidies in January, which could lead to higher premiums and lower enrollment if not extended by Congress.
China has imposed provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, citing concerns over EU subsidies that allegedly distort competition and harm China's domestic dairy industry, as part of a broader trade dispute between China and the EU involving tariffs on various goods. The tariffs vary based on cooperation with China's investigation, with higher rates for non-cooperative companies, amid ongoing tensions over trade practices and subsidies.
China will impose tariffs up to 42.7% on European dairy products in response to EU subsidies, as part of ongoing trade tensions and investigations into unfair trade practices, including subsidies and dumping, affecting various sectors between China and the EU.
China will impose provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, citing subsidies that allegedly harm its industry, amid ongoing trade tensions and retaliatory measures between China and the EU.
Without the extension of ACA subsidies, millions of Americans could face significantly higher health insurance premiums in 2026, with some seeing increases of over 1,000%, and an estimated 4 million people might lose coverage altogether, potentially raising overall healthcare costs due to increased uncompensated care. Congress's failure to extend these tax credits, set to expire at year's end, could have widespread financial impacts on individuals and the healthcare system.
Congress has left town for the holidays without passing a bill to extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits, which will expire in two weeks, potentially causing millions to face higher premiums and coverage loss, amid internal Republican disagreements and ongoing bipartisan negotiations for a solution in the new year.
Congress is on the brink of leaving for the holidays without extending the enhanced ACA subsidies, which are set to expire and could cause premiums to spike for millions, amid ongoing partisan disagreements and bipartisan efforts that have so far failed to produce a consensus.
House GOP moderates, led by Fitzpatrick, are pushing to extend health subsidies and are considering proposing amendments to the GOP health care bill, despite leadership skepticism, as they seek bipartisan solutions.
Congress is delaying decisions on extending ACA subsidies, causing uncertainty and potential cost increases for consumers during open enrollment, amid political disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.
Rep. Kevin Kiley criticizes the House plan to extend ACA subsidies, arguing it was hastily assembled and that over 20 million people relying on these credits shouldn't suffer due to congressional inaction, as the expiration date approaches.
House Republicans are set to vote on a health care bill that includes measures like association health plans and transparency for pharmacy benefit managers, but does not address the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, which are likely to lapse, leading to higher premiums and more uninsured individuals in 2026.